SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 37001574

Requisition No: 839150 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: SYSTEMS PROJECT ANALYST - 37001574

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37001574 

Salary:  $51,500 - $58,000 

Posting Closing Date: 01/26/2025 

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Systems Project Analyst

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship – protecting our air, water and land. The vision of DEP is to create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

DEP’s Office of Technology and Information Services (OTIS) is currently seeking a Systems Project Analyst.  This position provides information technology (IT) project management services support and consultant supervisory oversight for DEP IT projects and project team members. The incumbent of this position will represent OTIS and must be helpful, cooperative, polite, respectful, and courteous at all times in the interactions with customers.  

The Difference You Will Make:

DEP relies heavily on science and technology in order to meet its mission and continually advances modern methods, platforms and innovations for this purpose. Examples at DEP include an application architecture leveraging Azure Kubernetes, a cloud-based server infrastructure, an industry leading data analytics platform, and an advanced security management solution.

How You Will Grow:

DEP encourages its employees to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly. OTIS has an extensive training program, including courses and certifications, that provide staff with the ability to build upon existing skills and remain current on job-related information technologies.  Examples of certifications recently earned by staff include, but are not limited to:

• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• PMP®; ScrumMaster
• Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM)
• GISP® (Certified GIS Professional)
• Microsoft Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect
• Oracle Certified Professional
• Florida Certified Contract Manager (FCCM)
• Florida Certified Contract Negotiator (FCCN)

Where You Will Work:

This position is in Florida’s capital city, Tallahassee, which is lined with rolling hills, oak trees, and canopied roads.  Tallahassee is a mid-sized city in the heart of Florida’s Big Bend that combines old world charm with a modern pace of life. Home to two major universities as well as a community college and state government, Tallahassee is a highly desirable location for both those seeking their first job or those ready to enter the next exciting chapter in their career.

This is an on-site position.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!
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For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Pay: $51,500 - $58,000

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Specific duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead teams as directed by team manager.
• Assist the team manager in day-to-day tasks and oversight as well as in the planning, development, and execution of special projects.
• Supervise software application developers (contractors).
• Assist other team leads in defining vision, clarifying project scope, documenting results, and implementing vision.
• Participate in research efforts for approved methods of implementing new tools, technologies, processes and procedures.
• Adhere to the DEP project management methodology, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Understand, communicate, and guide team members through the software development lifecycle.
• Liaise with network administrators, database administrators, business analysts, systems analysts, and software engineers to assist in resolving problems with software products or company software systems.
• Provide routine status reports and briefings to project team, customers and senior managers. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Attendance is an essential function of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to:
  • Handle sensitive information in a discreet manner, respecting confidentiality.
  • Determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments; manage multiple activities.
  • Consult and counsel senior stakeholders (CIO, division directors, executive leadership, etc.) effectively, in non-technical terms, on issues related to the use of technology and its effective implementation within the agency.
  • Understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Organize work within established time frames for which progress is continuously assessed.
  • Collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices.
  • Translate highly technical concepts into language easily understood by management and end users.
  • Understand complex business requirements and recommend technology solutions that can address needs in an innovative, effective, and efficient manner.
  • Supervise and mentor others.
  • Manage multiple assignments and track progress on numerous projects simultaneously
• Demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with external programs and internal OTIS staff.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of project management, methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data, and knowledge of IT software development methodologies.
• Skilled in team building; establishing constructive business and gaining the trust of others, and, mentoring and training.
• Skilled in strategic planning, resource management, leadership, and communication.
• Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of trends and directions in Information Technology.
• Knowledge of team dynamic, team building, and group motivation techniques.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or other IT-related field. (Preferred)
• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification (required within one year of employment)
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification (required within three years of employment)

Other Job-Related Requirements for this Position: 

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_ER@dep.state.fl.us

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.